Inmate hoping for DNA testing to overturn guilty plea

Inmate hoping for DNA testing to overturn guilty plea

Dixon Correctional Center inmate Phillip McDowell discusses his case for access to DNA testing on June 5, 2014 to help prove his innocence. Legislation awaiting the governor's signature would make this possible. (Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune)

Dixon Correctional Center inmate Phillip McDowell discusses his case for access to DNA testing on June 5, 2014 to help prove his innocence. Legislation awaiting the governor's signature would make this possible. (Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune)

Dixon Correctional Center inmate Phillip McDowell discusses his case for access to DNA testing on June 5, 2014 to help prove his innocence. Legislation awaiting the governor's signature would make this possible. (Antonio Perez, Chicago Tribune)